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There are loads of different activities that are associated with hen parties – and lots of them involve alcohol! While that’s all good, there are times when you want to do something that’s a little different. That where our hen life drawing parties can be the ideal solution.
What is life drawing?
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Brighton is one of the UK’s best known seaside resorts located on the south coast in East Sussex. The city also has long been one of the most popular places to go for a hen party, stag doand other wedding related fun which means it is one of the most visited places...

So you have been working out and you have that great physique we all associate with a buff butler – nice work! But there’s a lot more to the job than just looking good. Here’s a look at what we search for in the perfect butler to help you see if you have got what it takes.
Being a buff butler
Let’s start with the basics – being a buff butler is about more than just flashing your bum (although you will often do that too). Our butlers are often the host of the event such as a hen party, a birthday party or other special occasion. That means looking great is just the first part. You need to be sociable, friendly and able to be comfortable in the role of the host. Most of the time, you will be working with a bum-revealing apron, collar, cuffs and a bowtie. Sometimes, for more formal events, we might work wearing trousers or stylish boxer shorts. The key is that whatever we wear, we have a big smile, a confident personality and the ability to make people feel relaxed and happy. That’s what the core part of the job is really about!...

Travelling abroad for a hen party is great fun but sometimes you want to stay a little closer to home. The good news is that there are some amazing spots around the UK for a hen party, regardless of what kind of activities or night you want to plan. Here are some of our favourite places for a UK hen party.
Manchester
Manchester is a top combination of great shopping locations, loads of top restaurants and clubs as well as spa facilities for a relaxing time. There’s the Arndale Centre and the Trafford Centre for shopping while some of the city hotels also have their own spa facilities and are located right in the middle of town. Enjoy shopping, spa then hit the town for a great meal or some dancing.
Newcastle
Newcastle has risen to be one of the top hen and stag spots in the UK and for good reason. There’s loads to do in the city with great shopping for the daytime and plenty of different options for the nightlife. From river boat cruises to restaurants along the Quayside and lots of places for a tasty cocktail, there’s something to suit all hen party ideas.
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There is a lot of responsibility to go around when planning a wedding. That’s why the chief bridesmaid is usually the one to take over planning the hen party. If that’s you, then you have a serious job on your hands. You have to balance the needs of the bride, family and friends, the location, what to do and lots more. But take a deep breath because we have some great planning tips to help you create the best hen party ever.
Picking the date
Picking the date can be difficult but you want to get it selected almost as soon as the wedding date is picked. That way people have plenty of notice and can plan for the event (and have their finances in place). If you are planning something that involves more than a night at the local restaurant you might want to go 4-6 weeks before the wedding to allow people to budget for both. As soon as you have the date and the guest list in place and the bride is happy with it, send out ‘save the date’ cards to everyone who will be invited so they know when the hen party will be.
Who will be attending?
One of the key points to organising a hen party is to see who will be attending. The blend of personalities and age groups can have a big impact on what you do. For instance, some of the older generations might not be up for a weekend clubbing in Ibiza (or they might!) while people with kids might not want to leave them for 2-3 nights. You might want to go white water rafting but is the bride’s 80-year-old grandmother up for it? She might be, but you need to understand all of this before deciding on what to do.
Consider more than one hen party
It might be worth considering more than one hen party depending on that audience. You might want to organise a fun weekend to Brighton complete with Buff Butlers, party games and cocktails. And you might also want to arrange a meal at a nice restaurant for all the people who don’t or can’t attend that event. Or create a plan where people can attend for parts of the hen party – maybe the first night is the meal and the second is the butlers. People can choose to be there for...